Election Day in Conway – Wednesday October 7th, 2020
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This morning on the Morning Show, Roy Prescott was joined by Wildfire Prevention Specialist Mark Wiles on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service and White Mountains National Forest (WMNF). Mark and Roy discussed the WMNF and how it’s continuing to implement fire restrictions. These restrictions allow fires ONLY in installed metal fire rings or grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas. Click below to listen to the interview and check out all the info.
The state of NH is under a under a Governor’s Proclamation fire ban and even with the recent rain the drought depleted lakes, ponds and rivers, so fire danger is still high and it’s difficult to fight wildfires with low water availability.
Visitors should always use existing fire pits and NEVER leave a campfire unattended. WMNF fire restrictions include: Lighting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, barbecue or grill is allowed ONLY in U.S. Forest Service provided metal fire rings, metal fire pits or pole mounted grills at designated campgrounds or picnic areas. Unattended or abandoned campfires can quickly escalate into wildfires.
ALL campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving a site. Campers and day users should have a shovel on hand and a water bucket ready for use. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. Make sure your campfire is “dead out” and cold to the touch before departing. Stay informed regarding any fire conditions and follow all guidelines and restrictions.
Public use, including dispersed camping is at record high levels.
The public is encouraged to report illegal campfires, as well as smoke reports, to your local White Mountain NF District Office or 911.
If it is not on the following list of WMNF campgrounds a fire is NOT allowed:
Barnes Field Group Campground
Crocker Pond Campground
Dolly Copp Campground
Hastings Campground
Wild River Campground
Big Rock Campground
Campton Campground
Hancock Campground
Osceola Vista Campground/Group Campground
Russell Pond Campground
Sugarloaf I Campground
Sugarloaf II Campground
Waterville Campground
Wildwood Campground
Zealand Campground
Basin Campground
Blackberry Crossing Campground
Cold River Campground
Covered Bridge Campground
Jigger Johnson Campground
Passaconaway Campground
White Ledge Campground
4th Iron
For more information please visit FS.USDA.GOV/WHITEMOUNTAIN
Concord, NH – Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald issues a scam alert for New Hampshire residents, especially its older adult population, related to a rise in Social Security-related scam calls. Over the last month, the Attorney General’s Consumer hotline has experienced a sharp increase in calls reporting Social Security-related scams.
New Hampshire residents have received scam phone calls from an automated message stating there has been “fraud” associated with the recipient’s Social Security Number. The message asks the recipient to press “1” or stay on the line to speak with an individual who can “help” or “assist” with the fraud. The recipient is then connected to an individual (a scammer) who requests personal identifying information, including the recipient’s name, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Those receiving this type of call have reported that the scammers use scare tactics and threatening language in attempts to obtain the personal information. It has also been reported that the scammers are leaving messages when their calls go unanswered, requesting that recipients call them back.
The Attorney General’s Office reminds New Hampshire residents that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will NEVER:
- Threaten you;
- Suspend your Social Security Number;
- Demand immediate payment, require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer; or
- Ask for gift card numbers over the phone.
Further, the SSA will never make an unsolicited call to you and ask for your Social Security Number or other personal identifying information.
The Attorney General’s Office urges New Hampshire residents to be vigilant. Anyone receiving a suspicious call from someone claiming to be with the SSA, or requesting Social Security-related information should take the following steps:
- Do not engage with the caller;
- Hang up the phone immediately;
- Do not return unknown calls, texts, or e-mails;
- Do not give money or personal information;
- Report the scam to the Office of the Inspector General – Social Security Administration:
- https://oig.ssa.gov/report;
- 1-800-269-0271
- Report the scam to the office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Hotline:
- 1-888-468-4454
- E-mail: Doj-CPB@doj.nh.gov
- doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints
Be aware that scammers are able to “ghost” or utilize what appear to be trusted telephone numbers, including those of government agencies and law enforcement. As a result, even if it appears that the telephone number is familiar or is from a reliable source, the Attorney General’s Office advises all to be cautious and aware of the potential that it may be a scam call.
Anyone with knowledge that a vulnerable adult has been scammed or financially exploited should contact local law enforcement as well as the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, at 1-800-949-0470.
SAU 9 – New Strategic Plan – Monday October 5th, 2020
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Picture provided by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook Page
OSSIPEE, NH – On Sunday October 4th, 2020 around 8:00pm, a subject reported a suspicious vehicle near the Westward Shores Campground, Ossipee. When the Ossipee Police Department arrived, two subjects fled from the vehicle on foot.
Ossipee PD requested the assistance of a K9, Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Rowe and K9 “Charlie” responded and after about 20 minutes of tracking, K9 Charlie alerted to two subjects hiding in a swampy area.
The two male subjects were taken into custody without incident by the Ossipee Police officers,
The subjects identified as Dana Cameron and Raven Dakota both 24 years old.
On September 30th, 2020, both subjects had fled from the Waldo County, ME, re-entry Center where the two were incarcerated and were wanted since fleeing the Center.
The suspicious vehicle had been reported stolen to the Searsport Police Dept., ME, and was towed from the scene.
The Ossipee Police Department was assisted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, NH State Police, Madison Police Department, and Effingham Police Department.
The public is extremely important in stopping criminal activity. “See Something, Say Something.” These arrests and recovery of a stolen vehicle were possible because an individual noticed something suspicious and made a call to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communication Center.
Source: Press Release from Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook Page
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